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Liang Han is an Associate Professor at the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in neuroscience, particularly focusing on somatosensation, pain sensation, and itch sensation. His research employs a combination of molecular, cellular, immunohistochemical, electrophysiological, and genetic behavioral approaches to understand how the nervous system receives, transmits, and interprets stimuli that induce physiological and behavioral responses. Dr. Han is particularly interested in the fundamental mechanisms underlying somatosensation and has made significant contributions to identifying the molecular identity of itch-sensing neurons in the periphery, providing novel insights into the mechanisms of itch sensation. His work has broader implications, including the investigation of chronic itch associated with cutaneous and systemic disorders. He is also exploring the sensory innervation of the respiratory system, focusing on chronic respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His research identifies specific subsets of vagal sensory neurons that mediate bronchoconstriction and airway hyperresponsiveness, contributing to our understanding of respiratory disease pathogenesis.
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